Dive into a delightful world where online flirtation sparks unexpected connections and real-world encounters ignite a fiery rivalry. This charming romance is tailor-made for readers who adore witty banter, heartwarming moments, and stories that leave you with a lingering sense of joy. Prepare to be swept away by a narrative that expertly blends the ease and excitement of digital romance with the unpredictable and often hilarious dynamics of face-to-face interaction. Witness the sparks fly as virtual chemistry clashes with tangible competition, creating a truly engaging and feel-good reading experience.

To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne is a charming and witty contemporary romance novel that blends humor with heartfelt moments. It’s the first book in the "The Love Unexpectedly" series, and it features a story that revolves around a relationship that evolves in unexpected ways.

The book follows Riley, a woman who has recently gone through a breakup and is starting over in New York City. She finds herself working as a personal assistant to the handsome but seemingly aloof and enigmatic Sir, a wealthy and successful man with a reputation for being difficult to please. As Riley navigates this challenging work dynamic, she begins to uncover Sir’s deeper, more vulnerable side, and the two start to form a connection that goes beyond their professional relationship.

Layne’s writing is both sharp and tender, and she strikes a balance between humor and emotional depth. The chemistry between the characters is undeniable, and their banter adds to the charm of the story. There’s a sense of slow-burn tension that keeps readers invested in the developing romance, as well as a bit of unpredictability in their relationship dynamics.

The book is full of witty one-liners, relatable characters, and steamy moments, making it an enjoyable read for fans of romance. What stands out most is how the story explores themes of self-discovery, trust, and healing from past wounds, making it feel meaningful beyond the romance.

Overall, To Sir, with Love is a delightful and engaging read for anyone looking for a feel-good, romantic escape with strong characters and emotional depth. It's perfect for fans of romance who enjoy a slow-burn love story mixed with lighthearted humor.

Cute but predictable. I was a nice setting and the characters were clean and like able. I liked the family dynamics. Quick read

To Sir, with Love is such a cute and unique story that one couldn't put help but love.

I Enjoyed it a lot and Highly Recommend it to Readers.

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

This book was cute but had a little bit too much inspiration from a story I love. It screamed You’ve Got Mail very often. I like that but wish there were a few more differences. I did love the characters and the witty banter made me smile.

This was such a cute, hallmark-like, retelling of You’ve Got Mail! So when You’ve Got Mail is your favorite movie, how can you not love it?! I loved the modern spin of the couple chatting on an app vs aol email and was rooting for Gracie and Sebastian the whole time!

This was a cute, fun read! Easily readable within a day. I ended up listening to the audio and it was really good. The characters in the book were very likable and the ending was just perfect!

I’m looking forward to reading more by Lauren Layne.

***thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC copy in return for an honest review***

Honestly, this was cute! It's charming, witty, romantic, and utterly predictable (which I don't hate in a romance novel). It's been compared to You've Got Mail and it definitely lives up to that claim. The only thing is that it's a closed door romance, which isn't my cup of tea.

This was very cute but I am knocking some stars off because it was far too innocent for me.

Thanks to NetGalley / Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for a review.

Firstly, I couldn’t not read this title and think of the amazing Sidney Poitier movie, but unfortunately, this has no social commentary about interracial dating!

I digress! This was an ok romance, rivals, accidentally love each other but don’t know they are who they are in real life a la You’ve Got Mail but this is a dating app.

It was fine and easy breezy!

Thank you Gallery!

A cute, and fun enemies to lovers romance! My favorite trope, and I loved penpal writing back and forth. It was not an easy happily ever after, but it felt so realistic and honest that you couldn't help but root for everyone.

A wonderfully adorable, fun, feel-good romcom about learning how to follow your biggest dreams. You will see this everywhere, but it really is just like You've Got Mail or Love is Blind...if you want a little more relevant reference.

Ever the optimist, our main character, Gracie, is always striving to make the best out of what life has dealt her. When her father passes away, she takes up running the champagne store he owned prior to his death, putting aside her dreams of becoming an artist. Things are tight at the store, which is made even more stressful with the large company trying to buy out the shops space. Enter our main man, Sebastian, who is obviously incredibly handsome, but annoying in his desire to take over the shop. To make things more complicated, she starts sharing her feelings with "Sir" who she met on an online dating app where you don't get to see each other's faces, its all about the connection you form through words.

I honestly don't think I have ever read a book as sweet as this. Gracie begins to grow closer to Sir as they open up to each other and it's beautiful how they fall in love just using words. Back in the real world, every chapter brings even more adorable actions from Gracie as tries to save the family Champagne shop. We follow along as she begins to see that Sebastian is much kinder than she originally thought he was. Ultimately, he is a really wonderful guy who is fun to be around and overall kind...not to mention super attractive.

I can't share more of the book than that, but know that this one left me feeling all the feels. Was it totally predictable and not shocking at all in the end? Yes! Did I still love it? Totally! I can truly say the quips between Lady and Sir were what I was here for! This was my first read from Lauren Layne, but I will definitely look for another one in the future.

While I adored this one, the reason for my 4 stars is that I would have loved some romantic scenes. There was an incredible amount of tension built up throughout the entire novel, but we never get a steamy scene which is so classic in romance novels. It didn't affect my love for the story, but might be something others are looking for in a romance novel.

On her website, Layne talks about how she has something for everyone - steamy high drama romance or fluffy closed door/kisses only romance. This falls into the latter category and it felt to me that there wasn't enough time spent with the two main characters on page together, in person. Sometimes the epistolary aspect in a romance works really well for me, but this fell sort of flat and then the book was over. The Park Avenue series was a really middle ground for Layne--she captured the emotional and physical tension of a budding relationship without the explicit sex. They were also *funny.* This feels like it's cover. Kind of NYC pastel. Not my favorite of her books and I put it down a few times before finally finishing it as part of an attempt to push through my TBR.

To Sir, With Love is a ray of sunshine. It's warm and sweet, with extremely low drama, a super slow build and the most charming and delightful characters. Is it a slightly different version of You've Got Mail? Yes, it is. Which is why I loved it so much. Of course the characters and setting are different, but at it's heart it's the ultimate rom com. And squeaky squeaky clean. This is the perfect distraction for a handful of hours to escape and forget.

This was cutesy, sweet and probably more for younger population. It was a bit slow and boring at times.

A perfectly enjoyable retelling if You’ve Got Mail/Shop Around the Corner. Nothing particularly exciting or groundbreaking but a lovely story told with a solid voice.

Such a unique was to tell the story. While predictable, it was entertaining and a lovely romance. Those who are fond of words and language would enjoy the playfulness of it all.

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Love an adorable rom com set in NYC. Reminded me of all my favorite 90s rom com. This book was sweet and closed door for those of you who prefer that. A solid 4 ⭐️ read!

The book is reminiscent of the 1990s rom-coms with Meg Ryan and Sandra Bullock. And it works for me with Gracie and Sebastian’s story.

This book is tame compared to her other books which are heavy on steam but that’s fine. The book is not short on humor and the bickering one expects from an enemies to lovers story.

Gracie and Sebastian are drawn to each other even though to her he’s the devil. And their online, secret relationship is a big plus because it shows something missing in other books like this - communication. In reality, a woman wouldn’t get this lucky with a guy they’ve never seen but then it’s fiction so we can dream it could happen.

* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.